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<p>Mars2035: </p> <hr /> <div>[[Image:Casmier.jpg|right|thumb|250px|John McCain]]<br /> '''John Bomb Iran McCain III''' (born Panama Canal Zone, August 29, 1936) <ref>[http://bioguide.congress.gov/scripts/biodisplay.pl?index=m000303 Biographical Directory of the United States Congress]</ref> is the senior [[United States Senate|Senator]] from the state of [[Arizona]], having served 20 years after replacing [[Barry Goldwater]] in 1986. He is currently the Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Armed Services.<ref>[http://bioguide.congress.gov/scripts/biodisplay.pl?index=m000303 Biographical Directory of the United States Congress]</ref> McCain, a [[Baptist]],<ref> http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,296973,00.html McCain Identifies Himself as a [[Baptist]]</ref> has clinched the [[Republican]] nomination for [[President of the United States of America|President of the United States]] in the [[2008 Presidential Election|2008 Election]].<ref>[http://www.indystar.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080305/NATIONWORLD/803050441/0/LOCAL1901 ''McCain clinches GOP nomination; Huckabee bows out''] 5 March 2008 IndyStar.com</ref><ref>[http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,255535,00.html John McCain Announces Plans for '08 Presidential Candidacy on 'Late Night With David Letterman'], Associated Press, 1 March 2007</ref> <br /> <br /> ==Political career==<br /> McCain was elected to the [[House of Representatives]] from Arizona's 1st district in 1982 and served two terms before being elected to the [[Senate]] in 1986. In 2000, he pursued the presidency but lost his bid for the Republican nomination to [[George W. Bush]], the first time he had lost an election.<ref>[http://topics.nytimes.com/top/reference/timestopics/people/m/john_mccain/index.html John McCain] at the New York Times</ref> John McCain is currently running for presidency of the United States as a Republican.<br /> <br /> ==Political record==<br /> #Patriotism: as a [[POW]] for five-and-a-half years during the [[Vietnam War]] (see below), McCain is a living symbol of the honor and sacrifice of [[America]]'s armed forces, and has the greatest claim of any of the major candidates to be Commander-in-Chief, because being in the military is the ultimate qualifier for the presidency.<ref>Obama and Clinton have both gone on public record as stating that the other did not "meet the experience threshold" for the role of CinC, while Clinton has asserted that McCain does, and Obama has remained silent on the subject of McCain's "experience threshold".</ref><br /> #National defense: McCain, a veteran, has been strong on national defense and a consistent supporter of the [[Iraq War]].<br /> #World affairs: McCain claims little patience for foreign opinion. In 2006, he said, "You can't expect the French to lead. You can't expect the Germans to lead. You can't even expect the British, our friends, to lead. The United States has to lead."<ref>http://www.azstarnet.com/news/138072</ref><br /> #[[Israel]]: McCain has a 25-year pro-[[Israel]] voting record, going even further than President [[George W. Bush]] in defending [[Israel]]'s most intense offensive against [[Lebanon]] in 24 years in response to Hezbollah's attacks on Israel.<ref>http://www.azstarnet.com/news/138072</ref> The [[Jerusalem]] Post observed that McCain has "the best chance of returning his party to the [[Reagan]]-era level of at least 30 percent of [[Jewish]] voters pulling the [[GOP]] lever. In the last five presidential elections it has ranged from 9 to 24 percent."<ref>http://www.jpost.com/servlet/Satellite?pagename=JPost%2FJPArticle%2FShowFull&cid=1202211060463</ref> McCain received an extraordinary endorsement for President by the prominent former [[Democrat]] [[Joe Lieberman]], a leading spokesman for [[American]]-[[Israeli]] relations.<br /> #[[Abortion]]: On Senate votes directly concerning abortion, McCain has voted on the pro-life side.<br /> #[[Government]] Spending. McCain has vigorously advocated for the elimination of so-called "[[pork-barrel]]" spending. He voted against President Bush's Medicare Prescription Drug Act on the grounds that it was too costly.<br /> #[[Evolution]]: McCain's position is that [[intelligent design]] should be taught along with the [[theory of evolution]].<br /> #[[Campaign finance]]: In 2002, McCain joined with liberal Democrat Russell Feingold to prohibit independent groups from advertising about a candidate within many weeks of an election. This law prohibits ads that do not even recommend for whom to vote, but merely urge people to contact their representatives concerning a vote that the representatives will make in Congress. A court recently declared this unconstitutional.<br /> #[[Same-sex marriage]]: In 2006, McCain joined Democrats and liberal Republicans in voting against the Federal Marriage Amendment to protect traditional marriage. Later, on ''Hardball'', McCain declared, "On the issue of the gay marriage, I believe that people want to have private ceremonies, that's fine."<br />Also, McCain's home state of Arizona was the only state to defeat a marriage referendum (in 2006), as McCain did nothing to support it.<br /> #[[Gambling]]: The McCain-Feingold campaign finance law allows Indian nations (which get nearly all their money from unregulated casinos) to make unlimited political donations, even though political donations by American citizens are strictly limited and political spending by corporations is prohibited.<br /> #Tax cuts: McCain opposed President George W. Bush's tax cuts, on the argument that cutting taxes without also cutting spending was not actually a tax cut, but was a tax on future generations. He now supports keeping the Bush tax cuts in place. <br /> #Criticism of the religious right: In his unsuccessful campaign in 2000, McCain criticized elements of the religious right because they were backing [[George W. Bush]].<br /> #[[Gun control]]: In 2004, McCain held a "C" rating by the [[NRA]] on a scale from "A" to "F".<ref>[http://www.nationalreview.com/kopel/kopel200411021307.asp]</ref> In 2000 he campaigned as an advocate of the [[Second Amendment]], but in 2002 McCain supported [[gun control]] by joining with [[Democrat]] [[Joseph Lieberman]] to push legislation that would shut down gun shows.<ref>[http://www.haciendapub.com/gunpage10.html "Gun Shows and Gun Control: McCain Is at It Again!"]</ref><br /> #Immigration: In 2005-2006, McCain joined with liberal Senator [[Ted Kennedy]] to support a sweeping bill that was favorable to illegal aliens. It has not passed.<br /> #"Gang of 14": On May 23, 2005, McCain was part of a group of 14 Senators who blocked the planned "nuclear option" for confirming blocked Republican nominees for the bench. Under this compromise a few judicial nominees were allowed to be confirmed (Janice Rogers Brown, Priscilla Owen and William Pryor), but others (e.g., Henry Saad) remained blocked and had to withdraw. <br /> #Senate Attendance Record. McCain has missed 33% of the Senate votes in early 2007, far more than the leading Democratic contenders.<ref>http://www.azcentral.com/arizonarepublic/news/articles/0331missedvotes0331.html</ref><br /> <br /> == Electability ==<br /> <br /> He has been called "the Democrats' worst nightmare".<ref>[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9w7OKBAT0Fk&feature=related ''Democrats Worst Nightmare''] Accessed 5 March 2008</ref> <br /> <br /> Of the major contenders, only McCain has a background that includes military service. [[Colonel]] [[George "Bud" Day|Bud Day]], the United States' most highly decorated officer, and the most decorated since [[General]] [[Douglas MacArthur]], said: ''"Having stood side-by-side with John McCain on the battlefield, I know that he has the character and will to lead this great country. John McCain is the Commander-In-Chief our military needs during this generational struggle against global terrorism."''<br /> <br /> McCain has the reputation as an independent-minded maverick<ref>[http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2007/03/14/AR2007031402301.html McCain Fighting to Recapture Maverick Spirit of 2000 Bid], [[Michael Shear|Michael D. Shear]], ''[[Washington Post]]'', March 15, 2007</ref> and favorite of the media.<ref>[http://www.thenation.com/doc/20070305/blumenthal McCain Mutiny], [[Max Blumenthal]], ''[[The Nation]]'', February 21, 2007</ref> David Limbaugh said, "McCain is not only not conservative enough; he has also built a reputation as a maverick by stabbing his party in the back -- not in furtherance of conservative principles but by betraying them. McCain delights in sticking it to his colleagues while winning accolades from the [[Mainstream media|mainstream liberal media]]." <ref>[http://www.humanevents.com/article.php?id=24669 'Maverick' and 'Conservative' Aren't Synonyms], [[David Limbaugh]], ''[[Human Events]]'', 01/25/2008</ref><br /> <br /> John McCain was a member of the [[Keating Five]], a scandal relating to the [[Savings and Loan Crisis]]. The Senate Ethics Committee criticized him for "questionable conduct."<br /> <br /> John McCain has cancer (melanoma) and has undergone multiple operations for it.<ref>http://www.riskworld.com/PressRel/2001/01q3/PR01a027.htm</ref> Cancer was an issue that hurt the presidential candidacy of Paul Tsongas in 1992. However, it was not even mentioned in the 2004 presidential campaign, despite the fact that John Kerry was treated for prostate cancer in early 2003.<br /> <br /> John McCain is 71 years old, making him one of the oldest candidates to seek the presidency. Several issues relating to McCain's advanced aged and health have been discussed in the media.<ref>http://www.cnn.com/2007/POLITICS/03/18/mccain.ap/index.html?eref=rss_politics</ref><br /> <br /> ==Military career==<br /> [[Image:McCain 1965.jpg|right|thumb|250px|McCain photographed in 1965]]<br /> McCain served in the [[United States Navy]] from 1958 to 1981. By 1967, McCain was a veteran pilot aboard the [[USS Forrestal]] aircraft carrier off the coast of Vietnam. On 29 July 1967, while preparing to take off on a bombing run over North Vietnam a missile accidentally fired from another plane, hitting the fuel tanks on McCain's aircraft and triggering explosions and fire. McCain escaped from his plane by crawling onto the nose of the aircraft and diving on to the ship's deck which was ablaze from burning fuel. His attempt to rescue a fellow pilot whose flight suit was on fire was prevented when McCain was blown over by further explosions. When the fire was contained 24 hours later, 134 men had been killed and hundreds more injured. It was called the worst non-combat-related accident in U.S. naval history.<ref>[http://www.dailymail.co.uk/pages/live/articles/news/worldnews.html?in_article_id=526451&in_page_id=1811 ''The coronation of the ultimate survivor, John McCain''] 5 March 2008 [[Daily Mail]]</ref> <br /> <br /> Three months later McCain was shot down over Hanoi and held as a [[Prisoner of War]] for five-and-a-half years.<ref>[http://topics.nytimes.com/top/reference/timestopics/people/m/john_mccain/index.html John McCain] at the New York Times</ref> <br /> {{cquote|On October 26, 1967, during his 23rd air mission, McCain's plane was shot down over the North Vietnamese capital of Hanoi. His captors soon learned he was the son of a high-ranking officer in the U.S. Navy and repeatedly offered him early release, but McCain refused, ... knowing that the North Vietnamese would use his release as a powerful piece of propaganda.<br /> <br /> He eventually spent five and a half years in various prison camps, three and a half of those in solitary confinement, and was repeatedly [[US POWs in Vietnam|beaten and tortured]] before he was finally released, along with other American POWs, in March 1973, two months after the Vietnam cease fire went into effect.<br /> <br /> Though McCain had lost most of his physical strength and flexibility, he was determined to continue serving as a naval aviator. After a painful nine months of rehabilitation, he returned to flying duty, but it soon became clear that his injuries had permanently impaired his ability to advance in the Navy.<ref>[http://www.biography.com/search/article.do?id=9542249 John McCain Biography (1936-)]</ref>}}<br /> <br /> McCain graduated from the National War College in 1974. Upon his retirement from the Navy in 1981, as a Captain, he had been commended with the Silver Star, Legion of Merit, Purple Heart, and Distinguished Flying Cross.<ref> [http://bioguide.congress.gov/scripts/biodisplay.pl?index=m000303 Biographical Directory of the United States Congress]</ref><br /> <br /> == Fundraising in 2007 ==<br /> McCain struggled to raise money for his 2008 presidential campaign, a sign of weakness for a front-runner. "Former [[Massachusetts]] Governor [[Mitt Romney]] raised $23 million for his presidential campaign in the first three months of [2007], almost doubling the total of top Republican contender John McCain. McCain, an [[Arizona]] senator, brought in about $12.5 million in the first quarter, his campaign said. 'We had hoped to do better,' said Terry Nelson, his campaign manager. Former [[New York]] Mayor [[Rudy Giuliani]] said he raised $15 million, including more than $10 million in March alone."<ref>http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=20601070&sid=aZ7SuEo0wuMM&refer=home</ref><br /> <br /> However, for all his money and spending, [[Rudy Giuliani]] won only one delegate.<br /> <br /> == Votes missed == <br /> As of August 2007, McCain had missed more votes during the current session of Congress than any Senator other than [[South Dakota]] [[Democrat]] [[Tim Johnson]], who had suffered a brain hemorrhage that had kept him from Congress. He had missed over 48% of his votes. <ref>Lawrence Journal-World, August 10, 2007</ref> This is due to the fact that he is running for President, and he has to attend political rallies across the country.<br /> <br /> ==Personal life==<br /> [[Image:Cindy McCain.jpg|thumb|Cindy McCain]]<br /> McCain was born in the [[Panama Canal]] Zone. He was educated in [[Alexandria]], [[Virginia]] before receiving his Bachelors of Science from the [[United States Naval Academy]] in 1958.<ref>[http://topics.nytimes.com/top/reference/timestopics/people/m/john_mccain/index.html John McCain] at the New York Times</ref><br /> <br /> McCain has been married twice. His first marriage, to Carol Shepp, ended in [[divorce]] in 1980. His second and current wife is Cindy Lou Hensley.<br /> <br /> His son John Sidney IV is a Midshipman at the [[United States Naval Academy]], Annapolis, and his son James is a non-commissioned officer in the [[United States Marine Corps]], who has served in [[Iraq]] as part of [[Operation Iraqi Freedom]]. <br /> <br /> ===McCain's family===<br /> *Wife Cindy <br /> *4 sons <br /> **Douglas <br /> **Andrew <br /> **John (''"Jack"'') Sidney IV <br /> **James <br /> *3 daughters<br /> **Sidney<br /> **Meghan<br /> **Bridget <br /> *Parents <br /> **[[Admiral]] John Sydney McCain, Jr. (from [[Indiana]]) <br /> **[[Roberta McCain|Roberta Wright McCain]] (from [[Oklahoma]]).<br /> <br /> == Books ==<br /> * ''Faith of My Fathers'' (Random House; 1999) ISBN 0-3755-0191-6<br /> * ''Odysseus in America'' (Scribner; 2002) ISBN 0-7432-1156-1<br /> * ''Worth Fighting For: A Memoir'' (Diane Publ. Co; 2002) ISBN 0-7567-6759-8<br /> * ''Medal of Honor'' (Artisan; 2003) ISBN 1-5796-5240-9<br /> * ''Why Courage Matters: The Way to a Braver Life'' (Random House; 2004) ISBN 1-4000-6030-3<br /> * ''Character Is Destiny: Inspiring Stories Every Young Person Should Know and Every Adult Should Remember'' (Random House; 2005) ISBN 1-4000-6412-0<br /> * ''Hard Call: Great Decisions and the Extraordinary People Who Made Them'' (Twelve; 2007) ISBN 0-4466-9911-X<br /> <br /> ==Further reading==<br /> *McCain, John [http://www.dailymail.co.uk/pages/live/articles/news/worldnews.html?in_article_id=513224&in_page_id=1811 ''My six years of hell: John McCain recalls life as a prisoner of war in Vietnam''] 8 February 2008 [[Daily Mail]]. Accessed 9 February 2008<br /> <br /> ==See Also==<br /> * [[John McCain 2008 Presidential Campaign]]<br /> * [[Previous Breaking News/John McCain|Articles about '''John McCain''' from previous "Breaking News"]]<br /> <br /> == External links ==<br /> *[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vQsckD9trn4&eurl=http://evangelicalsformccain.org/meetthesenator.htm ''John McCain: Courageous Service''] - Streaming video documentary hosted at YouTube, including footage of McCain's time as a POW and the Forrestal incident. <br /> *[http://www.biography.com/search/article.do?id=9542249 John McCain Biography]<br /> *[http://evangelicalsformccain.org/index.htm Evangelicals for McCain] - Christians, Families and Patriots for John McCain<br /> *[http://andrewsullivan.theatlantic.com/the_daily_dish/2008/01/mccains-mom-pop.html McCain's Mom Pops Off]<br /> *[http://www.rd.com/national-interest/people-and-politics/our-interview-with-sen-john-mccain/article.html Presidential Candidate John McCain on the Issues]<br /> <br /> ==References==<br /> {{reflist|small}}<br /> <br /> {{2008 presidential candidates}}<br /> {{DEFAULTSORT:McCain, John}}<br /> [[Category:United States Senators]]<br /> [[Category:Republican Party]]</div>

Mars2035 https://www.conservapedia.com/index.php?title=Gun&diff=408570 Gun 2008-03-19T03:25:27Z

<p>Mars2035: rephrase</p> <hr /> <div>[[Image:Glock30.jpg|right|200px]]<br /> A '''gun''' is a weapon that fires a bullet, dart or other projectile.<br /> <br /> The four main types of modern firearms today are bolt-operated, pump action, semi-automatic, and automatic weapons. In a bolt-action weapon, each new [[round (ordnance)|round]] must be loaded manually, by moving the [[breech]] to eject the empty casing. In pump action guns (usually shotguns) a new round must be manually loaded by pulling back on pump of the gun, located underneath the barrel. In semi-automatic weapons, each pull of the trigger fires a bullet, each shot ejecting spent brass and loading new ammuntion until the magazine is depleted. In fully automatic weapons, bullets will be fired as long as the trigger is depressed. Fully automatic fire will cause the gun to heat up very quickly, which can become dangerous as it can burn exposed flesh and because rounds may "cook off" or fire unexpectedly due to the chamber becoming hot enough to ignite the propellant. <br /> <br /> ==Gun control==<br /> <br /> [[Gun control]] consists of limitations on the fundamental right of self-defense.<br /> <br /> [[Conservative]]s emphasize the [[individualism|individual]] [[the right to self-defense]] through the use of guns. [[Liberal]]s oppose this individual right, and tend to dislike even guards or police carrying guns.<br /> <br /> Guns are shown to be highly effective at deterring crime and protecting the gun owner. Police officers often use guns to enforce the law, except in some countries where the police are not armed. It is debatable whether unarmed police can properly protect citizens from gun-wielding criminals, as they must wait for the arrival of specialist firearms officers before being able to act.<br /> <br /> Studies have repeatedly shown that law-abiding citizens carrying guns are an effective deterrent against crime. Further comparison between different states by [[John Lott]] indicates that states that have more conservative gun laws have lower crime rates, violent crime rates, and firearms [[homicide]]s than states with more liberal gun laws. <br /> <br /> [[Second Amendment|Guns are also a defense against a tyrannical government.]] The 20th century has proved repeatedly that a well-armed and dedicated guerrilla army can defeat even the strongest occupying army using only small arms. Thus, guns potentially act as a deterrent against a tyrannical government.<br /> <br /> == Science Fiction ==<br /> <br /> [[Science fiction]], such as [[Star Trek]], has postulated many different types of directed energy weapons. These are guns that fire beams, waves, or packets of energy. Some energy guns can be set to stun, not to wound or kill. Most firearms legislation would not classify these as firearms, so their ownership would be unrestricted, as are many non-firearm weapons such as flame throwers.<br /> <br /> ==See also==<br /> *[[Gun control]]<br /> ==References==<br /> <references/><br /> <br /> [[Category:Guns]]</div>

Mars2035 https://www.conservapedia.com/index.php?title=Talk:Alarmist&diff=408524 Talk:Alarmist 2008-03-19T02:32:40Z

<p>Mars2035: </p> <hr /> <div>Is it fair to classify bloggers as alarmists? [[User:Bohdan|Bohdan]] 22:10, 18 March 2008 (EDT)<br /> :Not to mention that its also hypocritical, since this website is a form of blog. I think this whole article should be deleted, or the focus should be changed to talking generally about alarmism rather than just accusing specific groups of it with no references. --[[User:Mars2035|Mars2035]] 22:32, 18 March 2008 (EDT)</div>

Mars2035 https://www.conservapedia.com/index.php?title=Alarmist&diff=408517 Alarmist 2008-03-19T02:06:40Z

<p>Mars2035: thank you</p> <hr /> <div>An '''alarmist''' is on who tries to alarm others, especially by using exaggerations.<br /> <br /> In modern usage, such people can fall under the following categories:<br /> *Bloggers<br /> *[[Global Warming]] alarmists<br /> *Certain Left-Wing websites<br /> *Nationalist governments which seek to gain the blind trust of the populist by way of inventing threats to national security. See [[Nazi]] and ''[[1984]]''.<br /> *Extremists, both liberal and conservative<br /> <br /> [[Category:Politics]]</div>

Mars2035 https://www.conservapedia.com/index.php?title=Alarmist&diff=408515 Alarmist 2008-03-19T02:01:10Z

<p>Mars2035: </p> <hr /> <div>An '''alarmist''' is on who tries to alarm others, especially by using exaggerations.<br /> <br /> In modern usage, such people can fall under the following categories:<br /> *Bloggers<br /> *[[Global Warming]] alarmists<br /> *Certain Left-Wing websites<br /> *Nationalist governments which seek to gain the blind trust of the populist by way of inventing threats to national security. See [[Nazi]], ''[[1984]]'', and [[Iraq War]].<br /> *Extremists, both liberal and conservative<br /> <br /> <br /> [[Category:Politics]]</div>

Mars2035 https://www.conservapedia.com/index.php?title=Gun&diff=408514 Gun 2008-03-19T01:54:51Z

<p>Mars2035: /* Gun control */</p> <hr /> <div>[[Image:Glock30.jpg|right|200px]]<br /> A '''gun''' is a weapon that fires a bullet, dart or other projectile.<br /> <br /> The four main types of modern firearms today are bolt-operated, pump action, semi-automatic, and automatic weapons. In a bolt-action weapon, each new [[round (ordnance)|round]] must be loaded manually, by moving the [[breech]] to eject the empty casing. In pump action guns (usually shotguns) a new round must be manually loaded by pulling back on pump of the gun, located underneath the barrel. In semi-automatic weapons, each pull of the trigger fires a bullet, each shot ejecting spent brass and loading new ammuntion until the magazine is depleted. In fully automatic weapons, bullets will be fired as long as the trigger is depressed. Fully automatic fire will cause the gun to heat up very quickly, which can become dangerous as it can burn exposed flesh and because rounds may "cook off" or fire unexpectedly due to the chamber becoming hot enough to ignite the propellant. <br /> <br /> ==Gun control==<br /> The cultural issues surrounding guns are debated. [[Conservative]]s generally prefer to reserve for the [[individualism|individual]] [[the right to self-defense]] through the use of guns. [[Liberal]]s generally prefer to give away this right to guards, police, and the military, or even completely deny that it is an important right.{{fact}}Many of them argue that reducing the availability of guns will reduce crime, and that guns are not an effective form of self-defense, while those opposed to gun control argue that crime rates will decrease with the wide availability of guns because they will act as a deterrent to criminals. The Center for Disease Control and Prevention estimated that in the year 2000, there were 52,447 instances of gun violence in the United States<ref name="WISQARS">{{cite web |url=http://webappa.cdc.gov/sasweb/ncipc/nfirates2000.html |title=WISQARS Nonfatal Injury Reports |publisher=National Center for Injury Prevention and Control |accessdate=2006-11-10}}</ref>, as well as 16,907 suicides by firearm. Many people believe that the easy access to firearms in some areas has made it possible for people with severe mental illness to commit mass murder, often at college and high school campuses.<br /> <br /> Guns are shown to be highly effective at detering crime and protecting the gun owner.{{fact}} Police officers often use guns to enforce the law, except in some countries where the police are not armed. It is debatable whether unarmed police can properly protect citizens from gun-wielding criminals, as they must wait for the arrival of specialist firearms officers before being able to act.<br /> <br /> Studies have repeatedly shown that law-abiding citizens carrying guns are an effective deterrent against crime. Further comparison between different states by [[John Lott]] indicates that states that have more conservative gun laws have lower crime rates, violent crime rates, and firearms [[homicide]]s than states with more liberal gun laws.{{fact}}<br /> <br /> [[Second Amendment|Guns are also a defense against a tyrannical government.]]{{fact}} The 20th century has proved repeatedly that a well-armed and dedicated guerrilla army can defeat even the strongest occupying army using only small arms. Thus, guns potentially act as a deterrent against a tyrannical government.<br /> <br /> == Science Fiction ==<br /> <br /> [[Science fiction]], such as [[Star Trek]], has postulated many different types of directed energy weapons. These are guns that fire beams, waves, or packets of energy. Some energy guns can be set to stun, not to wound or kill. Most firearms legislation would not classify these as firearms, so their ownership would be unrestricted, as are many non-firearm weapons such as flame throwers.<br /> <br /> ==See also==<br /> *[[Gun control]]<br /> ==References==<br /> <references/><br /> <br /> [[Category:Guns]]</div>

Mars2035 https://www.conservapedia.com/index.php?title=Gun&diff=408512 Gun 2008-03-19T01:51:42Z

<p>Mars2035: /* Gun control */</p> <hr /> <div>[[Image:Glock30.jpg|right|200px]]<br /> A '''gun''' is a weapon that fires a bullet, dart or other projectile.<br /> <br /> The four main types of modern firearms today are bolt-operated, pump action, semi-automatic, and automatic weapons. In a bolt-action weapon, each new [[round (ordnance)|round]] must be loaded manually, by moving the [[breech]] to eject the empty casing. In pump action guns (usually shotguns) a new round must be manually loaded by pulling back on pump of the gun, located underneath the barrel. In semi-automatic weapons, each pull of the trigger fires a bullet, each shot ejecting spent brass and loading new ammuntion until the magazine is depleted. In fully automatic weapons, bullets will be fired as long as the trigger is depressed. Fully automatic fire will cause the gun to heat up very quickly, which can become dangerous as it can burn exposed flesh and because rounds may "cook off" or fire unexpectedly due to the chamber becoming hot enough to ignite the propellant. <br /> <br /> ==Gun control==<br /> The cultural issues surrounding guns are debated. [[Conservative]]s generally prefer to reserve for the [[individualism|individual]] [[the right to self-defense]] through the use of guns. [[Liberal]]s generally prefer to give away this right to guards, police, and the military, or even completely deny that it is an important right.{{fact}}Many of them argue that reducing the availability of guns will reduce crime, and that guns are not an effective form of self-defense. The Center for Disease Control and Prevention estimated that in the year 2000, there were 52,447 instances of gun violence in the United States<ref name="WISQARS">{{cite web |url=http://webappa.cdc.gov/sasweb/ncipc/nfirates2000.html |title=WISQARS Nonfatal Injury Reports |publisher=National Center for Injury Prevention and Control |accessdate=2006-11-10}}</ref>, as well as 16,907 suicides by firearm. Many people believe that the easy access to firearms in some areas has made it possible for people with severe mental illness to commit mass murder, often at college and high school campuses.<br /> <br /> Guns are shown to be highly effective at detering crime and protecting the gun owner.{{fact}} Police officers often use guns to enforce the law, except in some countries where the police are not armed. It is debatable whether unarmed police can properly protect citizens from gun-wielding criminals, as they must wait for the arrival of specialist firearms officers before being able to act.<br /> <br /> Studies have repeatedly shown that law-abiding citizens carrying guns are an effective deterrent against crime. Further comparison between different states by [[John Lott]] indicates that states that have more conservative gun laws have lower crime rates, violent crime rates, and firearms [[homicide]]s than states with more liberal gun laws.{{fact}}<br /> <br /> [[Second Amendment|Guns are also a defense against a tyrannical government.]]{{fact}} The 20th century has proved repeatedly that a well-armed and dedicated guerrilla army can defeat even the strongest occupying army using only small arms. Thus, guns potentially act as a deterrent against a tyrannical government.<br /> <br /> == Science Fiction ==<br /> <br /> [[Science fiction]], such as [[Star Trek]], has postulated many different types of directed energy weapons. These are guns that fire beams, waves, or packets of energy. Some energy guns can be set to stun, not to wound or kill. Most firearms legislation would not classify these as firearms, so their ownership would be unrestricted, as are many non-firearm weapons such as flame throwers.<br /> <br /> ==See also==<br /> *[[Gun control]]<br /> ==References==<br /> <references/><br /> <br /> [[Category:Guns]]</div>

Mars2035 https://www.conservapedia.com/index.php?title=Gun&diff=408506 Gun 2008-03-19T01:50:00Z

<p>Mars2035: /* Gun control */</p> <hr /> <div>[[Image:Glock30.jpg|right|200px]]<br /> A '''gun''' is a weapon that fires a bullet, dart or other projectile.<br /> <br /> The four main types of modern firearms today are bolt-operated, pump action, semi-automatic, and automatic weapons. In a bolt-action weapon, each new [[round (ordnance)|round]] must be loaded manually, by moving the [[breech]] to eject the empty casing. In pump action guns (usually shotguns) a new round must be manually loaded by pulling back on pump of the gun, located underneath the barrel. In semi-automatic weapons, each pull of the trigger fires a bullet, each shot ejecting spent brass and loading new ammuntion until the magazine is depleted. In fully automatic weapons, bullets will be fired as long as the trigger is depressed. Fully automatic fire will cause the gun to heat up very quickly, which can become dangerous as it can burn exposed flesh and because rounds may "cook off" or fire unexpectedly due to the chamber becoming hot enough to ignite the propellant. <br /> <br /> ==Gun control==<br /> The cultural issues surrounding guns are debated. [[Conservative]]s generally prefer to reserve for the [[individualism|individual]] [[the right to self-defense]] through the use of guns. [[Liberal]]s generally prefer to give away this right to guards, police, and the military, or even completely deny that it is an important right.{{fact}}Many of them argue that reducing the availability of guns will reduce crime, and that guns are not an effective form of self-defense. The Center for Disease Control and Prevention estimated that in the year 2000, there were 52,447 instances of gun violence in the United States<ref name="WISQARS">{{cite web |url=http://webappa.cdc.gov/sasweb/ncipc/nfirates2000.html |title=WISQARS Nonfatal Injury Reports |publisher=National Center for Injury Prevention and Control |accessdate=2006-11-10}}</ref>, as well as 16,907 suicides by firearm. Many people also believe that the easy access to firearms in some areas has made it possible for people with severe mental illness to commit mass murder, often at college and high school campuses.<br /> <br /> Guns are shown to be highly effective at detering crime and protecting the gun owner.{{fact}} Police officers often use guns to enforce the law, except in some countries where the police are not armed. It is debatable whether unarmed police can properly protect citizens from gun-wielding criminals, as they must wait for the arrival of specialist firearms officers before being able to act.<br /> <br /> Studies have repeatedly shown that law-abiding citizens carrying guns are an effective deterrent against crime. Further comparison between different states by [[John Lott]] indicates that states that have more conservative gun laws have lower crime rates, violent crime rates, and firearms [[homicide]]s than states with more liberal gun laws.{{fact}}<br /> <br /> [[Second Amendment|Guns are also a defense against a tyrannical government.]]{{fact}} The 20th century has proved repeatedly that a well-armed and dedicated guerrilla army can defeat even the strongest occupying army using only small arms. Thus, guns potentially act as a deterrent against a tyrannical government.<br /> <br /> == Science Fiction ==<br /> <br /> [[Science fiction]], such as [[Star Trek]], has postulated many different types of directed energy weapons. These are guns that fire beams, waves, or packets of energy. Some energy guns can be set to stun, not to wound or kill. Most firearms legislation would not classify these as firearms, so their ownership would be unrestricted, as are many non-firearm weapons such as flame throwers.<br /> <br /> ==See also==<br /> *[[Gun control]]<br /> ==References==<br /> <references/><br /> <br /> [[Category:Guns]]</div>

Mars2035 https://www.conservapedia.com/index.php?title=Gun&diff=408501 Gun 2008-03-19T01:45:01Z

<p>Mars2035: /* Gun control */</p> <hr /> <div>[[Image:Glock30.jpg|right|200px]]<br /> A '''gun''' is a weapon that fires a bullet, dart or other projectile.<br /> <br /> The four main types of modern firearms today are bolt-operated, pump action, semi-automatic, and automatic weapons. In a bolt-action weapon, each new [[round (ordnance)|round]] must be loaded manually, by moving the [[breech]] to eject the empty casing. In pump action guns (usually shotguns) a new round must be manually loaded by pulling back on pump of the gun, located underneath the barrel. In semi-automatic weapons, each pull of the trigger fires a bullet, each shot ejecting spent brass and loading new ammuntion until the magazine is depleted. In fully automatic weapons, bullets will be fired as long as the trigger is depressed. Fully automatic fire will cause the gun to heat up very quickly, which can become dangerous as it can burn exposed flesh and because rounds may "cook off" or fire unexpectedly due to the chamber becoming hot enough to ignite the propellant. <br /> <br /> ==Gun control==<br /> The cultural issues surrounding guns are debated. [[Conservative]]s generally prefer to reserve for the [[individualism|individual]] [[the right to self-defense]] through the use of guns. [[Liberal]]s generally prefer to give away this right to guards, police, and the military, or even completely deny that it is an important right.{{fact}}Many of them argue that reducing the availability of guns will reduce crime, and that guns are not an effective form of self-defense. The Center for Disease Control and Prevention estimated that in the year 2000, there were 52,447 instances of gun violence in the United States<ref name="WISQARS">{{cite web |url=http://webappa.cdc.gov/sasweb/ncipc/nfirates2000.html |title=WISQARS Nonfatal Injury Reports |publisher=National Center for Injury Prevention and Control |accessdate=2006-11-10}}</ref>, as well as 16,907 suicides by firearm. Many people also believe that the easy access to firearms in some areas has made it possible for people with severe mental illness to commit mass murder, often at college and high school campuses.<br /> <br /> Guns are shown to be highly effective at detering crime and protecting the gun owner. Police officers often use guns to enforce the law, except in some countries where the police are not armed. It is debatable whether unarmed police can properly protect citizens from gun-wielding criminals, as they must wait for the arrival of specialist firearms officers before being able to act.<br /> <br /> Studies have repeatedly shown that law-abiding citizens carrying guns are an effective deterrent against crime. Further comparison between different states by [[John Lott]] indicates that states that have more conservative gun laws have lower crime rates, violent crime rates, and firearms [[homicide]]s than states with more liberal gun laws. <br /> <br /> [[Second Amendment|Guns are also a defense against a tyrannical government.]] The 20th century has proved repeatedly that a well-armed and dedicated guerrilla army can defeat even the strongest occupying army using only small arms. Thus, guns potentially act as a deterrent against a tyrannical government.<br /> <br /> == Science Fiction ==<br /> <br /> [[Science fiction]], such as [[Star Trek]], has postulated many different types of directed energy weapons. These are guns that fire beams, waves, or packets of energy. Some energy guns can be set to stun, not to wound or kill. Most firearms legislation would not classify these as firearms, so their ownership would be unrestricted, as are many non-firearm weapons such as flame throwers.<br /> <br /> ==See also==<br /> *[[Gun control]]<br /> ==References==<br /> <references/><br /> <br /> [[Category:Guns]]</div>

Mars2035 https://www.conservapedia.com/index.php?title=Gun&diff=408500 Gun 2008-03-19T01:44:36Z

<p>Mars2035: /* Gun control */</p> <hr /> <div>[[Image:Glock30.jpg|right|200px]]<br /> A '''gun''' is a weapon that fires a bullet, dart or other projectile.<br /> <br /> The four main types of modern firearms today are bolt-operated, pump action, semi-automatic, and automatic weapons. In a bolt-action weapon, each new [[round (ordnance)|round]] must be loaded manually, by moving the [[breech]] to eject the empty casing. In pump action guns (usually shotguns) a new round must be manually loaded by pulling back on pump of the gun, located underneath the barrel. In semi-automatic weapons, each pull of the trigger fires a bullet, each shot ejecting spent brass and loading new ammuntion until the magazine is depleted. In fully automatic weapons, bullets will be fired as long as the trigger is depressed. Fully automatic fire will cause the gun to heat up very quickly, which can become dangerous as it can burn exposed flesh and because rounds may "cook off" or fire unexpectedly due to the chamber becoming hot enough to ignite the propellant. <br /> <br /> ==Gun control==<br /> The cultural issues surrounding guns are debated. [[Conservative]]s generally prefer to reserve for the [[individualism|individual]] [[the right to self-defense]] through the use of guns. [[Liberal]]s generally prefer to give away this right to guards, police, and the military, or even completely deny that it is an important right.{{fact}}Many of them argue that reducing the availability of guns will reduce crime, and that guns are not an effective form of self-defense. The Center for Disease Control and Prevention estimated that in the year 2000, there were 52,447 instances of gun violence in the United States<ref name="WISQARS">{{cite web |url=http://webappa.cdc.gov/sasweb/ncipc/nfirates2000.html |title=WISQARS Nonfatal Injury Reports |publisher=National Center for Injury Prevention and Control |accessdate=2006-11-10}}</ref>, as well as 16,907 suicides by firearm. Many people believe that the easy access to firearms in some areas has made it possible for people with severe mental illness to commit mass murder, often at college and high school campuses.<br /> <br /> Guns are shown to be highly effective at detering crime and protecting the gun owner. Police officers often use guns to enforce the law, except in some countries where the police are not armed. It is debatable whether unarmed police can properly protect citizens from gun-wielding criminals, as they must wait for the arrival of specialist firearms officers before being able to act.<br /> <br /> Studies have repeatedly shown that law-abiding citizens carrying guns are an effective deterrent against crime. Further comparison between different states by [[John Lott]] indicates that states that have more conservative gun laws have lower crime rates, violent crime rates, and firearms [[homicide]]s than states with more liberal gun laws. <br /> <br /> [[Second Amendment|Guns are also a defense against a tyrannical government.]] The 20th century has proved repeatedly that a well-armed and dedicated guerrilla army can defeat even the strongest occupying army using only small arms. Thus, guns potentially act as a deterrent against a tyrannical government.<br /> <br /> == Science Fiction ==<br /> <br /> [[Science fiction]], such as [[Star Trek]], has postulated many different types of directed energy weapons. These are guns that fire beams, waves, or packets of energy. Some energy guns can be set to stun, not to wound or kill. Most firearms legislation would not classify these as firearms, so their ownership would be unrestricted, as are many non-firearm weapons such as flame throwers.<br /> <br /> ==See also==<br /> *[[Gun control]]<br /> ==References==<br /> <references/><br /> <br /> [[Category:Guns]]</div>

Mars2035 https://www.conservapedia.com/index.php?title=Gun&diff=408498 Gun 2008-03-19T01:43:15Z

<p>Mars2035: /* Gun control */</p> <hr /> <div>[[Image:Glock30.jpg|right|200px]]<br /> A '''gun''' is a weapon that fires a bullet, dart or other projectile.<br /> <br /> The four main types of modern firearms today are bolt-operated, pump action, semi-automatic, and automatic weapons. In a bolt-action weapon, each new [[round (ordnance)|round]] must be loaded manually, by moving the [[breech]] to eject the empty casing. In pump action guns (usually shotguns) a new round must be manually loaded by pulling back on pump of the gun, located underneath the barrel. In semi-automatic weapons, each pull of the trigger fires a bullet, each shot ejecting spent brass and loading new ammuntion until the magazine is depleted. In fully automatic weapons, bullets will be fired as long as the trigger is depressed. Fully automatic fire will cause the gun to heat up very quickly, which can become dangerous as it can burn exposed flesh and because rounds may "cook off" or fire unexpectedly due to the chamber becoming hot enough to ignite the propellant. <br /> <br /> ==Gun control==<br /> The cultural issues surrounding guns are debated. [[Conservative]]s generally prefer to reserve for the [[individualism|individual]] [[the right to self-defense]] through the use of guns. [[Liberal]]s generally prefer to give away this right to guards, police, and the military, or even completely deny that it is an important right.{{fact}}Many of them argue that reducing the availability of guns will reduce crime, and that guns are not an effective form of self-defense. The Center for Disease Control and Prevention estimated that in the year 2000, there were 52,447 instances of gun violence in the United States<ref name="WISQARS">{{cite web |url=http://webappa.cdc.gov/sasweb/ncipc/nfirates2000.html |title=WISQARS Nonfatal Injury Reports |publisher=National Center for Injury Prevention and Control |accessdate=2006-11-10}}</ref>, as well as 16,907 suicides by firearm.<br /> <br /> Guns are shown to be highly effective at detering crime and protecting the gun owner. Police officers often use guns to enforce the law, except in some countries where the police are not armed. It is debatable whether unarmed police can properly protect citizens from gun-wielding criminals, as they must wait for the arrival of specialist firearms officers before being able to act.<br /> <br /> Studies have repeatedly shown that law-abiding citizens carrying guns are an effective deterrent against crime. Further comparison between different states by [[John Lott]] indicates that states that have more conservative gun laws have lower crime rates, violent crime rates, and firearms [[homicide]]s than states with more liberal gun laws. <br /> <br /> [[Second Amendment|Guns are also a defense against a tyrannical government.]] The 20th century has proved repeatedly that a well-armed and dedicated guerrilla army can defeat even the strongest occupying army using only small arms. Thus, guns potentially act as a deterrent against a tyrannical government.<br /> <br /> However, many people believe that the easy access to firearms in some areas has made it possible for people with severe mental illness to commit mass murder, often at college and high school campuses.<br /> <br /> == Science Fiction ==<br /> <br /> [[Science fiction]], such as [[Star Trek]], has postulated many different types of directed energy weapons. These are guns that fire beams, waves, or packets of energy. Some energy guns can be set to stun, not to wound or kill. Most firearms legislation would not classify these as firearms, so their ownership would be unrestricted, as are many non-firearm weapons such as flame throwers.<br /> <br /> ==See also==<br /> *[[Gun control]]<br /> ==References==<br /> <references/><br /> <br /> [[Category:Guns]]</div>

Mars2035 https://www.conservapedia.com/index.php?title=Gun&diff=408493 Gun 2008-03-19T01:34:07Z

<p>Mars2035: /* Gun control */</p> <hr /> <div>[[Image:Glock30.jpg|right|200px]]<br /> A '''gun''' is a weapon that fires a bullet, dart or other projectile.<br /> <br /> The four main types of modern firearms today are bolt-operated, pump action, semi-automatic, and automatic weapons. In a bolt-action weapon, each new [[round (ordnance)|round]] must be loaded manually, by moving the [[breech]] to eject the empty casing. In pump action guns (usually shotguns) a new round must be manually loaded by pulling back on pump of the gun, located underneath the barrel. In semi-automatic weapons, each pull of the trigger fires a bullet, each shot ejecting spent brass and loading new ammuntion until the magazine is depleted. In fully automatic weapons, bullets will be fired as long as the trigger is depressed. Fully automatic fire will cause the gun to heat up very quickly, which can become dangerous as it can burn exposed flesh and because rounds may "cook off" or fire unexpectedly due to the chamber becoming hot enough to ignite the propellant. <br /> <br /> ==Gun control==<br /> The cultural issues surrounding guns are debated. [[Conservative]]s generally prefer to reserve for the [[individualism|individual]] [[the right to self-defense]] through the use of guns. [[Liberal]]s generally prefer to give away this right to guards, police, and the military, or even completely deny that it is an important right.{{fact}}Many of them argue that reducing the availability of guns will reduce crime, and that guns are not an effective form of self-defense.<br /> <br /> Guns are shown to be highly effective at detering crime and protecting the gun owner. Police officers often use guns to enforce the law, except in some countries where the police are not armed. It is debatable whether unarmed police can properly protect citizens from gun-wielding criminals, as they must wait for the arrival of specialist firearms officers before being able to act.<br /> <br /> Studies have repeatedly shown that law-abiding citizens carrying guns are an effective deterrent against crime. Further comparison between different states by [[John Lott]] indicates that states that have more conservative gun laws have lower crime rates, violent crime rates, and firearms [[homicide]]s than states with more liberal gun laws. <br /> <br /> [[Second Amendment|Guns are also a defense against a tyrannical government.]] The 20th century has proved repeatedly that a well-armed and dedicated guerrilla army can defeat even the strongest occupying army using only small arms. Thus, guns potentially act as a deterrent against a tyrannical government.<br /> <br /> However, many people believe that the easy access to firearms in some areas has made it possible for people with severe mental illness to commit mass murder, often at college and high school campuses.<br /> <br /> == Science Fiction ==<br /> <br /> [[Science fiction]], such as [[Star Trek]], has postulated many different types of directed energy weapons. These are guns that fire beams, waves, or packets of energy. Some energy guns can be set to stun, not to wound or kill. Most firearms legislation would not classify these as firearms, so their ownership would be unrestricted, as are many non-firearm weapons such as flame throwers.<br /> <br /> ==See also==<br /> *[[Gun control]]<br /> ==References==<br /> <references/><br /> <br /> [[Category:Guns]]</div>

Mars2035 https://www.conservapedia.com/index.php?title=Gun&diff=408492 Gun 2008-03-19T01:32:38Z

<p>Mars2035: rephrase</p> <hr /> <div>[[Image:Glock30.jpg|right|200px]]<br /> A '''gun''' is a weapon that fires a bullet, dart or other projectile.<br /> <br /> The four main types of modern firearms today are bolt-operated, pump action, semi-automatic, and automatic weapons. In a bolt-action weapon, each new [[round (ordnance)|round]] must be loaded manually, by moving the [[breech]] to eject the empty casing. In pump action guns (usually shotguns) a new round must be manually loaded by pulling back on pump of the gun, located underneath the barrel. In semi-automatic weapons, each pull of the trigger fires a bullet, each shot ejecting spent brass and loading new ammuntion until the magazine is depleted. In fully automatic weapons, bullets will be fired as long as the trigger is depressed. Fully automatic fire will cause the gun to heat up very quickly, which can become dangerous as it can burn exposed flesh and because rounds may "cook off" or fire unexpectedly due to the chamber becoming hot enough to ignite the propellant. <br /> <br /> ==Gun control==<br /> The cultural issues surrounding guns are debated. [[Conservative]]s generally prefer to reserve for the [[individualism|individual]] [[the right to self-defense]] through the use of guns. [[Liberal]]s generally prefer to give away this right to guards, police, and the military, or even completely deny that it is an important right.{{fact}}<br /> <br /> Guns are shown to be highly effective at detering crime and protecting the gun owner. Police officers often use guns to enforce the law, except in some countries where the police are not armed. It is debatable whether unarmed police can properly protect citizens from gun-wielding criminals, as they must wait for the arrival of specialist firearms officers before being able to act.<br /> <br /> Studies have repeatedly shown that law-abiding citizens carrying guns are an effective deterrent against crime. Further comparison between different states by [[John Lott]] indicates that states that have more conservative gun laws have lower crime rates, violent crime rates, and firearms [[homicide]]s than states with more liberal gun laws. <br /> <br /> [[Second Amendment|Guns are also a defense against a tyrannical government.]] The 20th century has proved repeatedly that a well-armed and dedicated guerrilla army can defeat even the strongest occupying army using only small arms. Thus, guns potentially act as a deterrent against a tyrannical government.<br /> <br /> However, many people believe that the easy access to firearms in some areas has made it possible for people with severe mental illness to commit mass murder, often at college and high school campuses.<br /> <br /> == Science Fiction ==<br /> <br /> [[Science fiction]], such as [[Star Trek]], has postulated many different types of directed energy weapons. These are guns that fire beams, waves, or packets of energy. Some energy guns can be set to stun, not to wound or kill. Most firearms legislation would not classify these as firearms, so their ownership would be unrestricted, as are many non-firearm weapons such as flame throwers.<br /> <br /> ==See also==<br /> *[[Gun control]]<br /> ==References==<br /> <references/><br /> <br /> [[Category:Guns]]</div>

Mars2035 https://www.conservapedia.com/index.php?title=Gun&diff=408491 Gun 2008-03-19T01:31:45Z

<p>Mars2035: /* Gun control */ - Add in discussion of school shootings</p> <hr /> <div>[[Image:Glock30.jpg|right|200px]]<br /> A '''gun''' is a weapon that fires a bullet, dart or other projectile.<br /> <br /> The four main types of modern firearms today are bolt-operated, pump action, semi-automatic, and automatic weapons. In a bolt-action weapon, each new [[round (ordnance)|round]] must be loaded manually, by moving the [[breech]] to eject the empty casing. In pump action guns (usually shotguns) a new round must be manually loaded by pulling back on pump of the gun, located underneath the barrel. In semi-automatic weapons, each pull of the trigger fires a bullet, each shot ejecting spent brass and loading new ammuntion until the magazine is depleted. In fully automatic weapons, bullets will be fired as long as the trigger is depressed. Fully automatic fire will cause the gun to heat up very quickly, which can become dangerous as it can burn exposed flesh and because rounds may "cook off" or fire unexpectedly due to the chamber becoming hot enough to ignite the propellant. <br /> <br /> ==Gun control==<br /> The cultural issues surrounding guns are debated. [[Conservative]]s generally prefer to reserve for the [[individualism|individual]] [[the right to self-defense]] through the use of guns. [[Liberal]]s generally prefer to give away this right to guards, police, and the military, or even completely deny that it is an important right.{{fact}}<br /> <br /> Guns are shown to be highly effective at detering crime and protecting the gun owner. Police officers often use guns to enforce the law, except in some countries where the police are not armed. It is debatable whether unarmed police can properly protect citizens from gun-wielding criminals, as they must wait for the arrival of specialist firearms officers before being able to act.<br /> <br /> Studies have repeatedly shown that law-abiding citizens carrying guns are an effective deterrent against crime. Further comparison between different states by [[John Lott]] indicates that states that have more conservative gun laws have lower crime rates, violent crime rates, and firearms [[homicide]]s than states with more liberal gun laws. <br /> <br /> [[Second Amendment|Guns are also a defense against a tyrannical government.]] The 20th century has proved repeatedly that a well-armed and dedicated guerrilla army can defeat even the strongest occupying army using only small arms. Thus, guns potentially act as a deterrent against a tyrannical government.<br /> <br /> However, many people believe that the easy access to firearms in some areas has made it possible for the mentally ill to commit mass murder, often at college and high school campuses.<br /> <br /> == Science Fiction ==<br /> <br /> [[Science fiction]], such as [[Star Trek]], has postulated many different types of directed energy weapons. These are guns that fire beams, waves, or packets of energy. Some energy guns can be set to stun, not to wound or kill. Most firearms legislation would not classify these as firearms, so their ownership would be unrestricted, as are many non-firearm weapons such as flame throwers.<br /> <br /> ==See also==<br /> *[[Gun control]]<br /> ==References==<br /> <references/><br /> <br /> [[Category:Guns]]</div>

Mars2035 https://www.conservapedia.com/index.php?title=Talk:Essay:Gun_control&diff=408490 Talk:Essay:Gun control 2008-03-19T01:29:11Z

<p>Mars2035: New page: You're wrong. Gun control is the idea that it should be possible to prevent a mentally ill college student from acquiring a gun and shooting 31 innocent people.--~~~~</p> <hr /> <div>You're wrong. Gun control is the idea that it should be possible to prevent a mentally ill college student from acquiring a gun and shooting 31 innocent people.--[[User:Mars2035|Mars2035]] 21:29, 18 March 2008 (EDT)</div>

Mars2035 https://www.conservapedia.com/index.php?title=Talk:Public_schools_in_the_United_States&diff=408487 Talk:Public schools in the United States 2008-03-19T01:24:07Z

<p>Mars2035: /* Atheistic Public Schools? */</p> <hr /> <div>Looks like a few people are trying to edit this page at the same time. Between this and my initial screw-up with providing references, I think my edit should be alright. I'll work on some more names later.--Jimmy 14:45, 7 December 2007 (EST)<br /> :Oh my bad. I hate it when people edit conflict me so I always try to wait, but I guess I wated too long. I'm not sure why you undid the formatting though. In general we bullet any lists because it's so much easier to read. I'll chalk it up to an edit conflict and undo it. [[User:HelpJazz|Help]][[User talk:HelpJazz|Jazz]] 15:12, 7 December 2007 (EST)<br /> <br /> == Atheistic Public Schools? ==<br /> <br /> Public schools are not atheistic institutions. Just because they obey the constitution and don't promote prayer, it doesn't make them atheistic. In addition, they don't promote atheism at all, they merely don't promote religion. If no one minds, I'll remove the first section from the article.--[[User:Blinkadyblink|Blinkadyblink]] 19:17, 7 December 2007 (EST)<br /> <br /> I agree completely. Saying that because public schools do not preach christianity means that they are "atheistic" is ridiculous. Aren't conservatives the ones who say parents should educate their children about morals, not the government? Schools should teach math, science, history, writing, art, and foreign language and leave the rest for people to decide on their own. ''That'' is limited government. --[[User:Mars2035|Mars2035]] 21:21, 18 March 2008 (EDT)<br /> <br /> == Uncited Assertions==<br /> <br /> I would like to see evidence for the assertion that public schools are atheistic and spoken prayer is forbidden in the classroom. The idea that this should be present without a reference goes against the standards of this encyclopedia.--Jimmy 13:56, 1 January 2008 (EST)<br /> :Then go ahead and help find it. If I can find such references within the time it takes you to complain about the lack of them, then you can find them as well and help contribute to the building of this encyclopedia. [[User:Karajou|Karajou]] 14:06, 1 January 2008 (EST)<br /> ::It is my understanding that the person making the claim needs to provide the source documentation. For the record, I do not know of any reputable source that claims the American public school system is atheistic. Nor do I know of any law or court decision that prohibits all spoken prayer in the classroom, hence my request for a citation.<br /> <br /> ::Just so you know, I am contributing to the building of this encyclopedia. In the time I have taken to voice my objection to the lack of sources, have you come up with your own references?--Jimmy 15:26, 1 January 2008 (EST)<br /> :::Yes I have. I've known for years that school prayer was removed from the schools as a result of an atheistic loudmouth named Madalyn Murray O'Hair, who used her son to force her religious beliefs through the Supreme Court in 1962. The account was also written in the book "Let Us Pray", by William Murray, an evangelical pastor who was O'Hair's tool back then.<br /> :::Whining about lack of references does not build up this encyclopedia; helping out to fill in the missing holes does, and I expect you to do so. You don't know because you never bothered to look; you sat there and expected everyone else to do it for you. [[User:Karajou|Karajou]] 15:58, 1 January 2008 (EST)<br /> <br /> ::::Prayer has not been removed from public schools and anyone that thinks this is the case is seriously misinformed. O'Hair's lawsuit, ''Murray v. Curlett'', (consolidated with ''Abington Township School District v. Schempp'') declared school sponsored Bible reading in public schools in the United States to be unconstitutional. The key words here are 'school sponsored'. Students are allowed to pray as long as it is initiated by them and does not interfere with classes or instruction. Please reference this court ruling and the additional references I included in the article concerning the opinions of the Clinton and Bush administrations position on public school prayer. <br /> <br /> ::::You are referring to my requests for documentation as 'whining'. Yet all I am trying to do is follow the commandments and guidelines of this encyclopedia. This is Conservapedia, an organization where the article writers must provide documentation for their articles. This is not Wikipedia where everyone is entitled to their own opinion without providing references. What is wrong with insisting that everyone follow the rules and guidelines? <br /> <br /> ::::I'm sure that you noticed that the vast majority of this article has been written by me. Every word I have written is backed-up by references as required by the commandments. Yet this doesn't seem to satisfy you, why not? I've put a significant amount of time into this article and when someone makes an unreferenced assertion, I would like them to provide the same type of references that I am required to. <br /> <br /> ::::If you have an addition to this article or a source that can back-up what is already written, then please contribute your efforts. Where this article is concerned, all you have done is complain when someone is trying to make valid contributions. --Jimmy 16:28, 1 January 2008 (EST)<br /> <br /> ::::: Jimmy, sources are readily available on the internet, or simply ask someone who goes to public school, or teaches there.--[[User:Aschlafly|Aschlafly]] 16:36, 1 January 2008 (EST)<br /> <br /> ::::::If the sources are readily available, then they should be listed with the article. A person reading the article shouldn't have to do their own research when the article writer is required to provide a reference.--Jimmy 16:53, 1 January 2008 (EST)<br /> <br /> ==Mandatory / Teacher-lead / Spoken Prayers==<br /> <br /> I'm sorry if there was some sort of misunderstanding, but I wasn't aware that all spoken prayer is banned in public schools... would a student making a simple prayer (at a practical time) really be punished for doing so? Perhaps I'm missing another sort of prayer, other than teacher-led, that is also banned? I was just trying to clarify what is actually "forbidden" and where these lines are drawn in most public schools. [[User:Feebasfactor|Feebasfactor]] 16:06, 1 January 2008 (EST)<br /> <br /> : Yes, it is banned. Surely you know someone who goes to public school, or teaches there???? Anyone, teacher or student, who tries to lead a prayer in school is likely to be disciplined and have that go on his record.--[[User:Aschlafly|Aschlafly]] 16:34, 1 January 2008 (EST)<br /> ::I know people that go to and teach at public schools and prayer is allowed many times during the day, even during class time as long as it does not interfere with instruction. Yet the article states: ''''Spoken prayer … are expressly forbidden in public schools classrooms during school hours, and teaching of morality is implicitly disfavored.'''' I would like to see a reference that supports that sentence, it seems to be at odds with what I observe and current legal reasoning.--Jimmy 16:50, 1 January 2008 (EST)<br /> <br /> :::Ah, yes, I see what you mean Andy... sorry, I didn't mean to overemphasize who it was leading the prayer. In public schools, essentially any prayer beyond individual, inconspicuous prayer on one's own time is banned or strongly discouraged. Perhaps instead of "spoken prayer"... "group prayer" or "collective prayer" might more accurately denote this situation? I'm not sure, the current term seemed a bit confusing - but that might just be me. Anyway, clarify it if you like, thanks for explaining. [[User:Feebasfactor|Feebasfactor]] 20:34, 1 January 2008 (EST)<br /> <br /> ::::Why were my edits reverted? I've been asking for a reference for the school prayer comments at the top of the page for a while and none were provided. The comment about prominent Americans not attending public schools since 1962 was deleted because I felt it was a little odd to have that sentence there when it is obvious that it was not true.--Jimmy 13:21, 4 January 2008 (EST)<br /> <br /> ::::: The list shows that the only prominent Americans were educated before 1962, and there is no disputing the observation about prayer being banned at public schools, along with the Ten Commandments. You can easily find cites for that if that were your goal. Deleting factual information for liberal reasons is allowed at Wikipedia, but not here.--[[User:Aschlafly|Aschlafly]] 13:24, 4 January 2008 (EST)<br /> <br /> ::::::There are two lists of prominent Americans educated in public schools. The second list provides the names of fifteen that were educated after 1962 so why are you insisting that there aren't any prominent Americans educated after 1962? I am disputing your observation concerning public school prayer because according to George W. Bush and the Department of Education, you are wrong, and Bush is far from being a liberal. <br /> <br /> ::::::I can't find any cites to support your conclusions about public school prayer; that is why I want you to provide them. If they exist, please show me where, according to the commandments it is your responsibility to do so. Since Conservapedia is supposed to be "The Trustworthy Encyclopedia", I feel that references should be provided for every alleged fact presented in its pages. I don't see how that has a liberal stance, facts are facts.--Jimmy 13:40, 4 January 2008 (EST)<br /> <br /> == Unjustified Edits ==<br /> <br /> Mr. Schlafly:<br /> <br /> This is just getting worse. Your reference to the prohibition of the Ten Commandments in public schools is a reference to another Conservapedia article which itself doesn't have a reference. How is that suppose to work? And this reference has nothing to do with the alleged prohibition of spoken prayer or teaching of morality. I'll ask again, can you provide valid references for the following opinions you have made; spoken prayer is prohibited in public schools, school prayer was banned in 1962, and the teaching of morality is disfavored? According to the commandments of this encyclopedia, you are not providing the proper documentation for most of your opinions expressed in this article and yet I get the feeling you wouldn't tolerate unreferenced edits from me. <br /> <br /> Changing the heading of the second list of Americans that attended public schools doesn't make sense. Of the fifteen people listed, only three can be considered 'celebrities'. The rest are prominent business men, astronauts, politicians, an aviator and a soldier. Since only 20% of the people listed are celebrities, how does that add up to 'mostly celebrity'?<br /> <br /> I get the feeling that I am going to be blocked soon. I was warned once before about not insisting on people following the rules of this encyclopedia and that I should be expected to look up the references for other people's opinions even if I didn't think they were valid. I hope I'll be able to make contributions to this website.--Jimmy 20:38, 4 January 2008 (EST)<br /> <br /> :Not quite yet, but I reverted your last edit here. If you feel that schools are teaching morality, reversing the wording of one sentence isn't helping the article.<br /> <br /> :Can you write a few sentences on [[Morality in public schools]], please? --[[User:Ed Poor|Ed Poor]] <sup>[[User talk:Ed Poor|Talk]]</sup> 23:22, 5 January 2008 (EST)<br /> <br /> ::I would like to write a section about morality in public schools, but what good would it do. The second sentence of this article claims, without providing any evidence whatsoever, that student prayer in public schools is prohibited and morality implicitly disfavored. It doesn't matter that I provided plenty of evidence that this assertion is completely without basis. Unless the second sentence is changed to reflect reality, this article will always look goofy. The latest reference that Aschlafly supplied actually shows prayer is allowed at public schools. I quote from the reference, "'''It ended in the spring of 2006 when the Knox County School Board promised in writing to allow students "religious expression" during "discretionary time'''." Far from demonstrating that public schools are forbidding prayer, this reference makes it clear that if students are denied the right to pray during non-instructional times, they always have someone that will fight for them and restore their rights.<br /> <br /> ::Look at the edits I made earlier that were reverted. Notice how many times 'atheistic' was replaced with 'secular' before it wasn't reverted. A list showing a broad coalition of civil liberties groups supporting public school prayer was removed for being 'liberal'. I've had no luck removing the 'disclaimer' about prominent Americans being educated in public schools. It still states prayer is banned and no 'prominent Americans' have been educated in public schools even though I have demonstrated otherwise. I've made continuous requests for references to support the opinions expressed in the second sentence of this article only to be ignored and threatened. Will you offer any assurance that what I write will not be summarily dismissed? I'd hate to waste my time.--Jimmy 00:07, 6 January 2008 (EST)</div>

Mars2035 https://www.conservapedia.com/index.php?title=Talk:Public_schools_in_the_United_States&diff=408484 Talk:Public schools in the United States 2008-03-19T01:21:30Z

<p>Mars2035: /* Atheistic Public Schools? */</p> <hr /> <div>Looks like a few people are trying to edit this page at the same time. Between this and my initial screw-up with providing references, I think my edit should be alright. I'll work on some more names later.--Jimmy 14:45, 7 December 2007 (EST)<br /> :Oh my bad. I hate it when people edit conflict me so I always try to wait, but I guess I wated too long. I'm not sure why you undid the formatting though. In general we bullet any lists because it's so much easier to read. I'll chalk it up to an edit conflict and undo it. [[User:HelpJazz|Help]][[User talk:HelpJazz|Jazz]] 15:12, 7 December 2007 (EST)<br /> <br /> == Atheistic Public Schools? ==<br /> <br /> Public schools are not atheistic institutions. Just because they obey the constitution and don't promote prayer, it doesn't make them atheistic. In addition, they don't promote atheism at all, they merely don't promote religion. If no one minds, I'll remove the first section from the article.--[[User:Blinkadyblink|Blinkadyblink]] 19:17, 7 December 2007 (EST)<br /> <br /> I agree completely. Saying that because public schools do not preach christianity means that they are "atheistic" is ridiculous. Aren't conservatives the ones who say parents should educate their children about morals, not school teachers? Schools should teach math, science, history, writing, art, and foreign language and leave the rest for people to decide on their own. --[[User:Mars2035|Mars2035]] 21:21, 18 March 2008 (EDT)<br /> <br /> == Uncited Assertions==<br /> <br /> I would like to see evidence for the assertion that public schools are atheistic and spoken prayer is forbidden in the classroom. The idea that this should be present without a reference goes against the standards of this encyclopedia.--Jimmy 13:56, 1 January 2008 (EST)<br /> :Then go ahead and help find it. If I can find such references within the time it takes you to complain about the lack of them, then you can find them as well and help contribute to the building of this encyclopedia. [[User:Karajou|Karajou]] 14:06, 1 January 2008 (EST)<br /> ::It is my understanding that the person making the claim needs to provide the source documentation. For the record, I do not know of any reputable source that claims the American public school system is atheistic. Nor do I know of any law or court decision that prohibits all spoken prayer in the classroom, hence my request for a citation.<br /> <br /> ::Just so you know, I am contributing to the building of this encyclopedia. In the time I have taken to voice my objection to the lack of sources, have you come up with your own references?--Jimmy 15:26, 1 January 2008 (EST)<br /> :::Yes I have. I've known for years that school prayer was removed from the schools as a result of an atheistic loudmouth named Madalyn Murray O'Hair, who used her son to force her religious beliefs through the Supreme Court in 1962. The account was also written in the book "Let Us Pray", by William Murray, an evangelical pastor who was O'Hair's tool back then.<br /> :::Whining about lack of references does not build up this encyclopedia; helping out to fill in the missing holes does, and I expect you to do so. You don't know because you never bothered to look; you sat there and expected everyone else to do it for you. [[User:Karajou|Karajou]] 15:58, 1 January 2008 (EST)<br /> <br /> ::::Prayer has not been removed from public schools and anyone that thinks this is the case is seriously misinformed. O'Hair's lawsuit, ''Murray v. Curlett'', (consolidated with ''Abington Township School District v. Schempp'') declared school sponsored Bible reading in public schools in the United States to be unconstitutional. The key words here are 'school sponsored'. Students are allowed to pray as long as it is initiated by them and does not interfere with classes or instruction. Please reference this court ruling and the additional references I included in the article concerning the opinions of the Clinton and Bush administrations position on public school prayer. <br /> <br /> ::::You are referring to my requests for documentation as 'whining'. Yet all I am trying to do is follow the commandments and guidelines of this encyclopedia. This is Conservapedia, an organization where the article writers must provide documentation for their articles. This is not Wikipedia where everyone is entitled to their own opinion without providing references. What is wrong with insisting that everyone follow the rules and guidelines? <br /> <br /> ::::I'm sure that you noticed that the vast majority of this article has been written by me. Every word I have written is backed-up by references as required by the commandments. Yet this doesn't seem to satisfy you, why not? I've put a significant amount of time into this article and when someone makes an unreferenced assertion, I would like them to provide the same type of references that I am required to. <br /> <br /> ::::If you have an addition to this article or a source that can back-up what is already written, then please contribute your efforts. Where this article is concerned, all you have done is complain when someone is trying to make valid contributions. --Jimmy 16:28, 1 January 2008 (EST)<br /> <br /> ::::: Jimmy, sources are readily available on the internet, or simply ask someone who goes to public school, or teaches there.--[[User:Aschlafly|Aschlafly]] 16:36, 1 January 2008 (EST)<br /> <br /> ::::::If the sources are readily available, then they should be listed with the article. A person reading the article shouldn't have to do their own research when the article writer is required to provide a reference.--Jimmy 16:53, 1 January 2008 (EST)<br /> <br /> ==Mandatory / Teacher-lead / Spoken Prayers==<br /> <br /> I'm sorry if there was some sort of misunderstanding, but I wasn't aware that all spoken prayer is banned in public schools... would a student making a simple prayer (at a practical time) really be punished for doing so? Perhaps I'm missing another sort of prayer, other than teacher-led, that is also banned? I was just trying to clarify what is actually "forbidden" and where these lines are drawn in most public schools. [[User:Feebasfactor|Feebasfactor]] 16:06, 1 January 2008 (EST)<br /> <br /> : Yes, it is banned. Surely you know someone who goes to public school, or teaches there???? Anyone, teacher or student, who tries to lead a prayer in school is likely to be disciplined and have that go on his record.--[[User:Aschlafly|Aschlafly]] 16:34, 1 January 2008 (EST)<br /> ::I know people that go to and teach at public schools and prayer is allowed many times during the day, even during class time as long as it does not interfere with instruction. Yet the article states: ''''Spoken prayer … are expressly forbidden in public schools classrooms during school hours, and teaching of morality is implicitly disfavored.'''' I would like to see a reference that supports that sentence, it seems to be at odds with what I observe and current legal reasoning.--Jimmy 16:50, 1 January 2008 (EST)<br /> <br /> :::Ah, yes, I see what you mean Andy... sorry, I didn't mean to overemphasize who it was leading the prayer. In public schools, essentially any prayer beyond individual, inconspicuous prayer on one's own time is banned or strongly discouraged. Perhaps instead of "spoken prayer"... "group prayer" or "collective prayer" might more accurately denote this situation? I'm not sure, the current term seemed a bit confusing - but that might just be me. Anyway, clarify it if you like, thanks for explaining. [[User:Feebasfactor|Feebasfactor]] 20:34, 1 January 2008 (EST)<br /> <br /> ::::Why were my edits reverted? I've been asking for a reference for the school prayer comments at the top of the page for a while and none were provided. The comment about prominent Americans not attending public schools since 1962 was deleted because I felt it was a little odd to have that sentence there when it is obvious that it was not true.--Jimmy 13:21, 4 January 2008 (EST)<br /> <br /> ::::: The list shows that the only prominent Americans were educated before 1962, and there is no disputing the observation about prayer being banned at public schools, along with the Ten Commandments. You can easily find cites for that if that were your goal. Deleting factual information for liberal reasons is allowed at Wikipedia, but not here.--[[User:Aschlafly|Aschlafly]] 13:24, 4 January 2008 (EST)<br /> <br /> ::::::There are two lists of prominent Americans educated in public schools. The second list provides the names of fifteen that were educated after 1962 so why are you insisting that there aren't any prominent Americans educated after 1962? I am disputing your observation concerning public school prayer because according to George W. Bush and the Department of Education, you are wrong, and Bush is far from being a liberal. <br /> <br /> ::::::I can't find any cites to support your conclusions about public school prayer; that is why I want you to provide them. If they exist, please show me where, according to the commandments it is your responsibility to do so. Since Conservapedia is supposed to be "The Trustworthy Encyclopedia", I feel that references should be provided for every alleged fact presented in its pages. I don't see how that has a liberal stance, facts are facts.--Jimmy 13:40, 4 January 2008 (EST)<br /> <br /> == Unjustified Edits ==<br /> <br /> Mr. Schlafly:<br /> <br /> This is just getting worse. Your reference to the prohibition of the Ten Commandments in public schools is a reference to another Conservapedia article which itself doesn't have a reference. How is that suppose to work? And this reference has nothing to do with the alleged prohibition of spoken prayer or teaching of morality. I'll ask again, can you provide valid references for the following opinions you have made; spoken prayer is prohibited in public schools, school prayer was banned in 1962, and the teaching of morality is disfavored? According to the commandments of this encyclopedia, you are not providing the proper documentation for most of your opinions expressed in this article and yet I get the feeling you wouldn't tolerate unreferenced edits from me. <br /> <br /> Changing the heading of the second list of Americans that attended public schools doesn't make sense. Of the fifteen people listed, only three can be considered 'celebrities'. The rest are prominent business men, astronauts, politicians, an aviator and a soldier. Since only 20% of the people listed are celebrities, how does that add up to 'mostly celebrity'?<br /> <br /> I get the feeling that I am going to be blocked soon. I was warned once before about not insisting on people following the rules of this encyclopedia and that I should be expected to look up the references for other people's opinions even if I didn't think they were valid. I hope I'll be able to make contributions to this website.--Jimmy 20:38, 4 January 2008 (EST)<br /> <br /> :Not quite yet, but I reverted your last edit here. If you feel that schools are teaching morality, reversing the wording of one sentence isn't helping the article.<br /> <br /> :Can you write a few sentences on [[Morality in public schools]], please? --[[User:Ed Poor|Ed Poor]] <sup>[[User talk:Ed Poor|Talk]]</sup> 23:22, 5 January 2008 (EST)<br /> <br /> ::I would like to write a section about morality in public schools, but what good would it do. The second sentence of this article claims, without providing any evidence whatsoever, that student prayer in public schools is prohibited and morality implicitly disfavored. It doesn't matter that I provided plenty of evidence that this assertion is completely without basis. Unless the second sentence is changed to reflect reality, this article will always look goofy. The latest reference that Aschlafly supplied actually shows prayer is allowed at public schools. I quote from the reference, "'''It ended in the spring of 2006 when the Knox County School Board promised in writing to allow students "religious expression" during "discretionary time'''." Far from demonstrating that public schools are forbidding prayer, this reference makes it clear that if students are denied the right to pray during non-instructional times, they always have someone that will fight for them and restore their rights.<br /> <br /> ::Look at the edits I made earlier that were reverted. Notice how many times 'atheistic' was replaced with 'secular' before it wasn't reverted. A list showing a broad coalition of civil liberties groups supporting public school prayer was removed for being 'liberal'. I've had no luck removing the 'disclaimer' about prominent Americans being educated in public schools. It still states prayer is banned and no 'prominent Americans' have been educated in public schools even though I have demonstrated otherwise. I've made continuous requests for references to support the opinions expressed in the second sentence of this article only to be ignored and threatened. Will you offer any assurance that what I write will not be summarily dismissed? I'd hate to waste my time.--Jimmy 00:07, 6 January 2008 (EST)</div>

Mars2035 https://www.conservapedia.com/index.php?title=Alarmist&diff=408443 Alarmist 2008-03-19T00:25:25Z

<p>Mars2035: fix spelling</p> <hr /> <div>An '''alarmist''' is on who tries to alarm others, especially by using exaggerations.<br /> <br /> In modern usage, such people can fall under the following categories:<br /> *Bloggers<br /> *[[Global Warming]] proponents<br /> *Certain Left-Wing websites<br /> *Nationalist governments which seek to gain the blind trust of the populist by way of inventing threats to national security. See [[Nazi]] and ''[[1984]]''.<br /> *Extremists, both liberal and conservative<br /> <br /> <br /> [[Category:Politics]]</div>

Mars2035 https://www.conservapedia.com/index.php?title=Alarmist&diff=408441 Alarmist 2008-03-19T00:24:29Z

<p>Mars2035: made it less blatantly biased</p> <hr /> <div>An '''alarmist''' is on who tries to alarm others, especially by ussing exaggerations.<br /> <br /> In modern usage, such people can fall under the following categories:<br /> *Bloggers<br /> *[[Global Warming]] proponents<br /> *Certain Left-Wing websites<br /> *Nationalist governments which seek to gain the blind trust of the populist by way of inventing threats to national security. See [[Nazi]] and ''[[1984]]''.<br /> *Extremists, both liberal and conservative<br /> <br /> <br /> [[Category:Politics]]</div>

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